1965 New Orleans mayoral election

The New Orleans mayoral election of 1965 resulted in the re-election of Victor Schiro to his second full term as Mayor of New Orleans. No runoff was needed, as Schiro received over 50% of the vote. Elections were held on November 6.

Results Democratic Party Primary, November 6, 1965 CandidateVotes receivedPercentage of total voteVictor Schiro (incumbent)81,97350.1%Jimmy Fitzmorris78,65448.1%Addison Roswell Thompson2,1211.3%Joseph Held4580.3%Doris Perkins2260.1%

Gerald J. Gallinghouse withdrew before the primary to endorse Fitzmorris.

References

Orleans Parish Democratic Executive Committee. Mayoralty: First and Second Democratic Primary Elections, 1965.